Alphabetical Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary from Paula Begoun, the Cosmetics Cop
| Rating | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| Good |
Japan waxVegetable wax obtained from sumac berries, and used as a thickening agent and emollient in... |
| Poor |
jasmine oilFragrant oil, often used as a source of perfume, that can be a skin sensitizer... |
| Poor |
Jasminium grandiflorum |
| Best |
jojoba butterThe fattiest portion of jojoba oil, used as an intensive emollient. |
| Best |
jojoba estersJojoba esters are a mixture of esters from jojoba oil and hydrogenated jojoba oil that are used as emollients, occlusives, or as scrub particles in cosmetics. |
| Best |
jojoba oilEmollient, non-fragrant oil (technically, a polyunsaturated wax) extracted from the seeds of a perennial shrub. |
| Best |
jojoba waxSemi-solid portion of jojoba oil. |
| Poor |
jonquil extractFragrant plant extract that poses a strong risk of skin sensitization. |
| Good |
Ju hua
Categories:
Skin-Soothing,
Plant Extracts
|
| Good |
jujube fruit extractAsian plant extract that has soothing properties and may also provide other benefits... |
| Poor |
juniper berryCan have sothing properties for skin… |
| Poor |
Juniperus communis |
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